The story of India’s freedom is neither simple nor confined to a single era. It is a saga spanning centuries, shaped by countless sacrifices, unwavering resilience, and the collective effort of lakhs of people. Political…
Introduction Illegal migration has been a persistent and contentious issue in India for decades, particularly along its eastern and north-eastern borders. While migration for work, safety, or family reasons is a natural global phenomenon, uncontrolled…
1. Tika Lal Taploo (September 14, 1989 – Srinagar) 2. Neelkanth Ganjoo (November 4, 1989 – Srinagar) 3. Girija Tickoo Case (June 1990 – Sopore) 4. Lassa Kaul (February 13, 1990 – Srinagar) 5. Dr.…
Meat Ban on 15th August in India: Myth, Reality, and Historical Context Introduction India’s Independence Day, celebrated every 15th August, is a time of national pride and unity. However, in recent years, debates have emerged…
A Nurse Who Chose Duty Over Safety In the turbulent spring of 1990, when fear gripped the Kashmir Valley and thousands of Kashmiri Pandits were fleeing their ancestral homes, Sarla Bhat chose to stay. A…
The days of waiting two or more working days for a cheque to clear are about to end. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to launch a faster cheque settlement process that will…
In the political history of India, there are episodes where religion, folklore, and politics intersect so deeply that they leave behind legends remembered for decades. One such episode is the alleged “curse” (śrāpa) pronounced by…
Introduction The Rashtra Sevika Samiti is one of India’s oldest women’s organizations inspired by nationalist ideology. Founded in 1936, it is often described as the women’s counterpart to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). While it…
India’s stray dog population has long been a subject of debate—both for public safety reasons and for animal welfare considerations. This debate reached a turning point on August 11, 2025, when the Supreme Court of…
Early Life and Education Prahlad Keshav Atre, fondly remembered as Acharya Atre, was born on 13 August 1898 in the small village of Kodit Khurd, near Saswad in present-day Pune district. His father, Keshav Vinayak…